BENEFITS OF WALL SLABS
The wall slabs provide the following benefits :-
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Devoid of the columns, here partition walls are applied as structural elements to make structure more cost-effective since the quantities of materials are less. Greater headroom is then created from this wall type as space for beams is not essential. Good lateral action in both directions can be maintained with core walls. Flat soffit of slabs minimize concrete spalling and as a result less maintenance is required. As beams are not used, there is no need to reduce the beam strengths. Maintenance cost is fewer. Wall slabs are ideal for irregular grids and structural shapes Provides limits to deflection They contain good strength Adapts slab openings for service routing
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Standardized formworks are required with the easier method of reinforcement placement, and shuttering Repetition of component construction